City of Lake City
Study: City needs housing of all kinds, but especially for young people, seniors
Jul 24, 2024
The main finding of a new housing study approved by the Lake City City Council on July 8 probably won’t come as a surprise to many: The city has a shortage of housing.
But the Lake City Port Authority, which commissioned Maxfield Research and Associates to conduct the study, believes the detailed...
Smith leaves city planning department after 18 years
Jul 17, 2024
After more than 18 years, Megan Smith is leaving the City of Lake City Planning Department.
Smith submitted her resignation June 11 effective July 11.
She came to Lake City as assistant city planner in 2006. In 2017, she became city planning and community development director.
Since then the...
Four resign from city volunteer posts following planning commissioner’s ouster
Jul 17, 2024
Four members of City of Lake City boards and commissions have resigned following the City Council’s July 8 vote to remove Tom Rasmussen from the city planning commission.
According to City Administrator Rob Keehn, planning commission member Dennis Branum and Joe Kjelland resigned from that board,...
City facing staff vacancies
Jul 17, 2024
Lake City City Administrator Rob Keehn updated the City Council on several city staff vacancies at the July 8 council meeting.
These included city planning and community development director (see related story), assistant public works directors, port authority executive director, a utility clerk,...
City: Boat launches re-open
Jul 10, 2024
The Lake City Police Department said in a Facebook post earlier this week that the boat launches at Hok-Si-La Park and Roschen Park would re-open by Wednesday, July 10, after the Graphic went to press.
Flooding kept the launches closed over Water Ski Days weekend and Fourth of July weekend.
The...
Travis Dunn helped solve downtown grease dilemma
Jul 10, 2024
For several years summertime on a busy block in Lake City’s downtown meant flies, a terrible stench, and an awful view.
The alley between Fiesta Jalisco and the Family Restaurant was home to two large grease collection receptacles.
Keeping grease out of our sewer system is important and...
Smith has been a great asset to Lake City
Jun 26, 2024
Like many, I was very surprised at Megan Smith’s resignation from her longtime position as Lake City’s Director of Planning and Community Development.
While I am not aware of Megan’s new position, I believe 2 things:
1. Lake City has benefited in several significant ways under her leadership.
2...
Dogs, people turn out for park grand opening
Jun 19, 2024
People may have outnumbered dogs at the grand opening of Lake City’s new dog park on June 12.
Located on North 10th Street near the Lake City Public Safety Building and across from Underwood Park, the park has two runs: a small one intended for dogs under 30 pounds, and a larger one for larger...
Mayor won’t seek a third term, three incumbents run for council
May 29, 2024
Lake City will have a new mayor come January.
In a letter published on page 4 of this issue, Mayor Mark Nichols writes that he has decided not to run for a third term.
“Serving as your mayor for the past almost eight years has been one of the most fulfilling and humbling experiences of my life....
Nichols will not seek third term as mayor
May 29, 2024
After much reflection and discussion with my family, friends, and advisors, I have decided not to seek a third term as the mayor of our beloved town.
Serving as your mayor for the past almost eight years has been one of the most fulfilling and humbling experiences of my life. The trust and...
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